Senior Manager - Projects & Policy

Written By Toitū Tahua

The application close date has been extended for this role.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Projects & Policy to support the Director of Programs in delivering strategic initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable finance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is a great role for a results-oriented, organised practitioner and involves:

  • Delivering multiple projects and policy initiatives

  • Providing strategic input and supporting program development

  • Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships

  • Ensuring the alignment of programs with our strategic objectives

  • Building our reputation by developing insights and positively influencing policies to support sustainable finance  

Position: Senior Manager, Projects and Policy

Location: Auckland New Zealand

Reports to: Director, Programs

Salary band: $125k-$165k

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Deliver multiple projects and policy initiatives (c.50% of the role)

  • Lead complex project and policy engagements. This may range from development of sustainable finance frameworks and guidance through to catalysing innovative financing solutions at a sector level and sharing knowledge that accelerates sustainable finance progress.

  • Ensure delivery of agreed, high-quality project outputs and outcomes, utilizing robust monitoring and reporting frameworks

  • Document processes, methodologies and key learnings from projects

  • Manage delivery partners and suppliers

 

2. Provide strategic input and thought leadership (c.20% of the role)

  • Contribute to our policy and research agenda, writing high-quality reports and policy briefs

  • Write/prepare thought leadership, submissions and industry-led guidance

  • Ensure alignment of our projects with Government priorities

  • Identify opportunities for our projects and engagement on policy

  • Contribute to our advocacy efforts, promoting policies and practices that support sustainable finance.  

 

3.  Stakeholder management and partnership development (c.20% of the role)

  • Work closely with the Director of Programs to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, including senior executives from financial institutions, government agencies, financial services providers, iwi, non-profits

  • Actively seek and foster the inclusion of Māori perspectives in our projects, programs, events and initiatives. 

  • Support the Director of Programs to represent the Centre in external forums, conferences, and working groups

  • Identify partnership opportunities to supplement the resources and reach of our projects and programs

 

4. Team and culture (c.10% of the role)

  • Support the development of a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team and culture

  • Manage a small team of analysts and project managers

  

Skills and experience: 

  • Extensive experience in policy development and project management, ideally with a focus on sustainable development, financial innovation or a related field

  • Understanding of sustainable finance policy, frameworks and regulatory environment

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build keep people on track and focused on outcomes

  • Several years of experience in a managerial role

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors degree in finance, environmental science, public policy, or a related discipline. 

 

How to Apply:  

Interested candidates should submit a CV with a cover letter detailing relevant experience and motivation for the role and any supporting materials

Applications will only be accepted at executive@sustainablefinance.nz;

Subject line Senior Manager, Projects & Policy

Competitive salary and terms

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand

Applications close 5pm Monday 30 September

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